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		<title>Preparing For Another Pregnancy After Suffering A Miscarriage</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynnette Walczak</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deciding to conceive a child after the agony of a miscarriage is a difficult and painful decision which is often accompanied by numerous doubts and fears. As many as 10 to 25 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage &#8212; defined as a pregnancy lost before 20 weeks. (After that it is considered a stillbirth.) Most [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Deciding to conceive a child after the agony of a miscarriage is a difficult and painful decision which is often accompanied by numerous doubts and fears.</p>
<blockquote><p><img alt="" src="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/big-gray-quote11.jpg" width="38" height="36" /><em>As many as 10 to 25 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage &#8212; defined as a pregnancy lost before 20 weeks. (After that it is considered a stillbirth.) Most losses are due to abnormalities in the fetus. Other reasons include anatomic problems in the woman, such as an abnormally shaped uterus, a hormonal imbalance, or an infection of the genital tract. </em>&#8211;<a class="vt-p" href="http://www.parenting.com/article/pregnancy-after-miscarriage" target="_blank">Parenting Magazine</a></p></blockquote>
<p>When considering a future pregnancy, the fear of another miscarriage is always on the minds of both the potential parents.</p>
<p>The psychological burden of becoming pregnant after a suffering a previous miscarriage is exceptionally high.</p>
<p><a class="vt-p" title="Pregnancy after miscarriage can have a happy ending! photo by makelessnoise on Flickr" href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/pregnancy-after-miscarriage.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-14695" alt="pregnancy-after-miscarriage" src="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/pregnancy-after-miscarriage-480x320.jpg" width="480" height="320" /></a></p>
<p>There&#8217;s no doubt about it, the mixed emotions that a new child elicits may be too much to handle. Your perception that a new pregnancy will be difficult after a miscarriage is quite justified.</p>
<p>Here are some tips for getting through the grief and preparing for another pregnancy&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/2013/01/pregnancy-after-miscarriage.php?utm_source=feed&utm_campaign=rss-more&utm_medium=rss">Read more:  Preparing For Another Pregnancy After Suffering A Miscarriage</a></p><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Baby Proof And Toddler Proof Phone Cases For Parents</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynnette Walczak</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that babies like to play with their parents&#8217; cell phones from time to time. A cellphone &#8212; with its many apps, games, music, and video features &#8212; can be an incredibly useful tool for pacifying a crying baby or distracting a squirming toddler. But what about the drool&#8230; the drops&#8230; and the accidental [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows that <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg4gCT6NVV0" target="_blank">babies like to play with their parents&#8217; cell phones</a> from time to time.</p>
<p>A cellphone &#8212; with its many apps, games, music, and video features &#8212; can be an incredibly useful tool for pacifying a crying baby or distracting a squirming toddler.</p>
<p>But what about the drool&#8230; the drops&#8230; and the accidental button pushing?</p>
<p><a class="vt-p" title="Reasons you need a baby proof phone case: drops, drools, and accidental button pushes. photo by viviandnguyen_ on Flickr" href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/babyproof-phone-case.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-14545" title="Reasons you need a baby proof phone case: drops, drools, and accidental button pushes. photo by viviandnguyen_ on Flickr" src="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/babyproof-phone-case-480x320.jpg" alt="babyproof-phone-case" width="480" height="320" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Good news:</strong> Now you can protect your phone from common mishaps like drops, drools, and teething by placing it inside a whimsical case that is attractive to your child <em>and</em> helpful to you!</p><p><a href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/2012/08/baby-phone-case.php?utm_source=feed&utm_campaign=rss-more&utm_medium=rss">Read more:  Baby Proof And Toddler Proof Phone Cases For Parents</a></p><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>10 Ways To Prevent Leg Cramps During Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynnette Walczak</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many women are plagued by painful leg cramps during pregnancy. These pregnancy leg cramps show up most often during the second and third trimester, and they often strike at night when you’re trying to sleep. No one knows exactly what causes leg cramps during pregnancy, but some research suggests that it could be related to [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a class="vt-p" title="Leg cramps during pregnancy can be very painful. Here's how to prevent and relieve your leg cramps. photo by olga.palma on Flickr" href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/pregnant-leg-cramps.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img class="size-medium wp-image-14491 alignright" title="Leg cramps during pregnancy can be very painful. Here's how to prevent and relieve your leg cramps. photo by olga.palma on Flickr" src="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/pregnant-leg-cramps-200x300.jpg" alt="pregnant-leg-cramps" width="200" height="300" /></a>Many women are plagued by painful leg cramps during pregnancy.</p>
<p>These pregnancy leg cramps show up most often during the second and third trimester, and they often strike at night when you’re trying to sleep.</p>
<p>No one knows exactly what causes leg cramps during pregnancy, but some research suggests that it could be related to fatigue from carrying around additional baby weight, or possibly due to restricted blood flow to the legs.</p>
<p>No matter what causes them, they can be incredibly painful and can make it difficult to get around during the day or to a good night’s sleep.</p>
<p>Here are some tips to help prevent and relieve leg cramps&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>10 Ways To Prevent Leg Cramps During Pregnancy</strong></p><p><a href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/2012/06/pregnant-leg-cramps.php?utm_source=feed&utm_campaign=rss-more&utm_medium=rss">Read more:  10 Ways To Prevent Leg Cramps During Pregnancy</a></p><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Pregnancy Questions &amp; Answers: Vaginal Bleeding, Acrylic Nails, Signs Of Ovulation, And Eating For Two</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 19:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynnette Walczak</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pregnant women and those who are trying to become pregnant often have concerns with their bodies. Every move you make during pregnancy could affect your ovulation or your growing fetus. So naturally, you will have questions about common, everyday experiences and habits associated with pregnancy. Here are 4 common pregnancy questions and answers&#8230; &#160;Read more: [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pregnant women and those who are trying to become pregnant often have concerns with their bodies.</p>
<p>Every move you make during pregnancy could affect your ovulation or your growing fetus.</p>
<p>So naturally, you will have questions about common, everyday experiences and habits associated with pregnancy.</p>
<p><a class="vt-p" title="Morning sickness is pretty typical during pregnancy, but what about these other pregnancy questions about other not-so-typical things?... photo by Daquella manera on Flickr" href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/pregnancy-questions.png" rel="lightbox"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-14456" title="Morning sickness is pretty typical during pregnancy, but what about these other pregnancy questions about other not-so-typical things?... photo by Daquella manera on Flickr" src="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/pregnancy-questions-480x360.png" alt="pregnancy-questions" width="480" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Here are 4 common pregnancy questions <em>and</em> answers&#8230;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/2012/05/vaginal-bleeding-spotting.php?utm_source=feed&utm_campaign=rss-more&utm_medium=rss">Read more:  Pregnancy Questions &#038; Answers: Vaginal Bleeding, Acrylic Nails, Signs Of Ovulation, And Eating For Two</a></p><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Pregnancy Girdles, Maternity Spanx, And Post-Pregnancy Body Shapers That Help You Look &amp; Feel Better</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynnette Walczak</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Compression shapewear is one of those must-have items that every pregnant women wants&#8230; and needs! Just as many women and men wear compression undergarments every day (like Spanx, that hold you in and make you look slimmer), pregnant women also like the firmness that such undergarments provide. Did you know they make maternity Spanx? That&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P8HJWO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=pregnancy00-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B000P8HJWO" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-14394" title="power-mama-maternity-spanx" src="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/power-mama-maternity-spanx-272x300.jpg" alt="Maternity SPANX - Power Mama Power Panties" width="272" height="300" /></a>Compression shapewear is one of those <a href="http://www.babble.com/products/pregnancy-products/pregnancy-remedies-relief-products-maternity-full-list/" target="_blank">must-have items that every pregnant women wants</a>&#8230; <em>and needs</em>!</p>
<p>Just as many women <a href="http://beauty.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/05/mens_shapewear.php" target="_blank">and men</a> wear compression undergarments every day (like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&amp;x=0&amp;ref_=nb_sb_noss&amp;y=0&amp;field-keywords=spanx&amp;url=search-alias%3Dapparel#?_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=pregnancy00-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">Spanx</a>, that hold you in and make you look slimmer), pregnant women also like the firmness that such undergarments provide.</p>
<p>Did you know they make <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&amp;scn=1036592&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=sr_nr_scat_1036592_ln&amp;keywords=spanx%20maternity&amp;qid=1314293014&amp;h=12e8a7691fbe05070f4e9ea7e0ba1c129baaabf3&amp;rh=n%3A1036592%2Ck%3Aspanx%20maternity#?_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=pregnancy00-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" target="_blank">maternity Spanx</a>?</p>
<p>That&#8217;s right &#8211; compression hosiery, tights, and power panties <em>just</em> for the pregnant woman! They work wonders at helping to control the sudden jiggling and lumpiness that pregnant women often experience.</p>
<p>You may be wondering if it&#8217;s safe to wear compression body shapers during your pregnancy.</p>
<p>The answer is <a href="http://caloriecount.about.com/spanx-pregnant-ft139344" target="_blank">yes, it is completely safe</a>.</p><p><a href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/2011/08/pregnancy-girdle.php?utm_source=feed&utm_campaign=rss-more&utm_medium=rss">Read more:  Pregnancy Girdles, Maternity Spanx, And Post-Pregnancy Body Shapers That Help You Look &#038; Feel Better</a></p><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Inducing Labor Naturally – Here’s How To Do It Yourself</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lucy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No two women feel the same during pregnancy, but a large percentage will start to feel &#8216;fed up&#8217; towards the end of their third trimester. As birth approaches, excited anticipation coupled with unpleasant side effects presented by pregnancy make it a tense and frustrating time. While a full term pregnancy comes at 40 weeks, it [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/inducing-labor-by-stickwithjosh.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-14368" title="After a significant amount of time spent walking, then stretching, this pregnant woman enjoys a few seconds of quiet as she hugs an excercise ball. photo by stickwithjosh on Flickr" alt="inducing-labor-by-stickwithjosh" src="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/inducing-labor-by-stickwithjosh-300x200.jpg" width="300" height="200" /></a>No two women feel the same during pregnancy, but a large percentage will start to feel &#8216;fed up&#8217; towards the end of their third trimester.</p>
<p>As birth approaches, excited anticipation coupled with unpleasant side effects presented by pregnancy make it a tense and frustrating time.</p>
<p>While a full term pregnancy comes at 40 weeks, it is considered perfectly safe for a baby to be born as early as 37 weeks.</p>
<p>Therefore, women who are particularly uncomfortable (perhaps due to backache, a lack of sleep, resurgent morning sickness, frequent urination, or shortness of breath) may wish to bring on labor using any natural means possible.</p>
<p>Most of us have heard that eating a hot curry or having sex will bring on labor. In reality, these aren&#8217;t guaranteed methods. In fact, none are &#8212; apart from induction via hormones provided through an intravenous drip. This is known as a &#8216;labor induction&#8217; performed under professional medical supervision.</p>
<p>For women who have reached their 40th week of pregnancy and are feeling anxious to go into labor, a membrane sweep is sometimes offered. This involves stimulating the membranes of the cervix, and possibly breaking them free from around the baby which in turn stimulates the production of prostaglandins. These are substances similar to hormones and are found most abundantly in male semen.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/2011/07/inducing-labor.php?utm_source=feed&utm_campaign=rss-more&utm_medium=rss">Read more:  Inducing Labor Naturally &#8211; Here&#8217;s How To Do It Yourself</a></p><div class="feedflare">
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		<title>Pregnancy Acupressure Warnings – What You Need To Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chrissy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of myths surrounding acupressure during pregnancy. Here's what you need to know about acupressure during pregnancy and how to do it safely.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a class="vt-p" title="A professional stimulating pregnancy acupressure points. photo by cscott2006 on Flickr" href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/pregnancy-acupressure-by-cscott2006.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img title="A professional stimulating pregnancy acupressure points. photo by cscott2006 on Flickr" src="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/pregnancy-acupressure-by-cscott2006-thumb-179x270-16180.jpg" alt="pregnancy-acupressure-by-cscott2006.jpg" width="143" height="216" align="right" /></a>Over the years, there have been many articles and sites promoting the benefits of using acupressure to induce labor.</p>
<p>While these sites are helping women find ways of naturally inducing labor, they are rather irresponsibly ignoring some of the warnings they should issue about using acupressure during pregnancy.</p>
<p>Too often, advice is given from third parties that is not only wrong but may be dangerous.</p>
<p><em>Here are a few warnings before using acupressure during pregnancy and how to do it safely&#8230;</em></p>
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		<title>Can’t Get Pregnant? Is He Fertile? Facts About Male Infertility</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynnette Walczak</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trying to get pregnant, but finding it difficult? Between 40% and 50% of infertility cases are due to male infertility. Here's what you need to know.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Male infertility is quite common. Have you discussed the issue together? photo by Nicholas R Horne on Flickr" href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/male-infertility-by-Nicholas-R-Horne.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img title="Male infertility is quite common. Have you discussed the issue together? photo by Nicholas R Horne on Flickr" alt="male-infertility-by-Nicholas-R-Horne.jpg" src="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/male-infertility-by-Nicholas-R-Horne-thumb-300x207-16024.jpg" width="300" height="207" align="right" /></a>A couple is not considered clinically infertile until they have had at least <a href="http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Departments_and_Services/obgyn/services/reproductivemedicine/infertility/crm_whatis.aspx" target="_blank">1 year of unprotected sex without conceiving a child</a>.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, each year thousands of couples discover that they are, indeed, infertile.</p>
<p>The most common reaction that a couple has once they discover they are unable to conceive is to suspect that there is a problem with the woman.</p>
<p>Through studies and statistics, doctors have discovered that male infertility is as common as the fertility that is experienced by women. It&#8217;s estimated that hundreds of thousands of men are diagnosed with infertility problems each year.</p>
<blockquote class="quote"><p>Recent studies have shown that between 40% and 50% of infertility cases are due to male factor infertility. While there are a few male fertility problems that are visible, such as hypospadias, undescended testicles, and impotence, the majority of fertility issues in men are not obvious. <a href="http://www.sharedjourney.com/define/semen2.html" target="_blank">Source</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Male infertility is an emotional subject, but couples must be properly educated if they are planning a pregnancy.</p>
<p><em>There are multiple causes of male infertility, and in this article we will address some of those issues&#8230;</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynnette Walczak</dc:creator>
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		<title>Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy – How To Get Through It With Ease</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>S.R.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, the information regarding treatment can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to minimize the complications associated with gestational diabetes. Some of them are even FUN!]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a class="vt-p" title="Some FUN ways to deal with gestational diabetes. photo by Helga Weber on Flickr" href="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/gestational-diabetes-while-pregnant-by-Helga-Weber.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img title="Some FUN ways to deal with gestational diabetes. photo by Helga Weber on Flickr" src="http://pregnancy.thefuntimesguide.com/files/gestational-diabetes-while-pregnant-by-Helga-Weber-thumb-280x280-15906.jpg" alt="gestational-diabetes-while-pregnant-by-Helga-Weber.jpg" width="280" height="280" align="right" /></a>Too much sugar in the blood is called <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.diabeticmommy.com/34-gestational-diabetes-diet.html" target="_blank">high blood glucose</a> or <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.3fatchicks.com/dealing-with-pregnancy-diabetes-4-healthy-tips/" target="_blank">diabetes</a>. When it happens during pregnancy, it&#8217;s called <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/gestational/what-is-gestational-diabetes.html" target="_blank">gestational diabetes</a>.</p>
<p>Most pregnant women with an average <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gestational-diabetes/DS00316/DSECTION=risk-factors" target="_blank">risk of gestational diabetes</a> will be tested when they are <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/gestational_diabetes.cfm" target="_blank">between 24 to 28 weeks pregnant</a>. Generally speaking, gestational diabetes occurs in approximately 5% of all pregnancies.</p>
<p>Several <a class="vt-p" href="http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/gestational/" target="_blank">complications arise for both the baby and the mother</a> if gestational diabetes is left uncontrolled, including:</p>
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<li>Large birth weight and difficult delivery</li>
<li>Preeclampsia (high blood pressure)</li>
<li>The chance of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life</li>
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<p>If you&#8217;ve recently been diagnosed with <a class="vt-p" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestational_diabetes" target="_blank">gestational diabetes</a>, the information regarding treatment can be overwhelming.</p>
<p><em>Fortunately, there are several things you can do to minimize the complications associated with gestational diabetes. Some of them are even FUN!&#8230;</em></p>
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